6th Grade Teacher

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching engaging lessons to our 6th grade students.

Job Summary:

The 6th grade teacher is one who displays a deep knowledge of Scripture and how it applies to the lives of students. This includes an ability to demonstrate a passion for ministering to students. The teacher must be a professing and maturing Christian enthusiastically supporting Valley Christian's Statement of Faith and mission statements.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Successfully teaches 5th grade curriculum and display the ability to connect Biblical truth to students lives
• Demonstrate a passion for ministering to students through teaching, counseling, encouragement, and mentoring
• Teach assigned subject/grade utilizing the best practices and following prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the Administrator/Principal
• Promote student engagement to inspire and encourage progress while supporting and strengthening the learning capabilities of each student
• Maintain a healthy learning environment for the students in the classroom by using appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, incidents, and behavior in accordance with guidelines and policies
• Establish and adjust course syllabi outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals, modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures
• Attend professional development workshops provided by Valley Christian Schools
• Exercise open and respectful communication with students, families, co-workers, and supervisors
• Adhere to and honors Valley Christians standards, policies, procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other related assigned duties

Qualifications and Skills:

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony among others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at http://valleychristianaz.org/about/philosophy/
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college is required
• Attain ACSI Standard Certification within three years of employment
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to multitask with organization
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Master's Degree and 3 years teaching experience

Physical Requirements:

• Use a computer (visual and keyboarding) for long periods of time
• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• At times requires stooping, bending, turning, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing stairs (2-story)
• Use of hands, fingers, arms to reach, grip and maneuver objects
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (fire/security alarms)
• Work in noisy and crowded school environment
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when needed
• Frequent walking throughout the campus
• Must be able to travel in state between campuses, to vendors, and to related events